New movies streaming this week: Outer Banks, Mother Mary and more
This week's standout new movies streaming include Mother Mary on HBO Max, The Christophers on Hulu, and Is God Is on Prime Video. Netflix adds The Audacity and the final season of Outer Banks, while Apple TV+ debuts The Dynasty: UConn Huskies. HBO Max also launches Conan O'Brien Must Go season 3 on Aug. 21.
Key Takeaways
- Mother Mary, David Lowery's A24 psychological drama starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, debuts on HBO Max Aug. 21.
- Netflix's Outer Banks ends with season 5 as the Pogues face one last treasure hunt after last season's shocking death.
- Yahoo tracked 43 new shows and movies across Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and more on Aug. 21.
- Apple TV+ drops all three episodes of The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, a docuseries on the dominant UConn women's basketball program.
- Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers, starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, streams on Hulu beginning Saturday.
What new movies are streaming this week?
Mother Mary leads the film conversation. David Lowery's ghost story stars Hathaway as a beloved pop star preparing a comeback performance. She reunites with former friend and costume designer Sam, played by Michaela Coel, as past wounds resurface. The Boston Globe notes the film streams on HBO Max beginning Friday.
Also arriving: Is God Is on Prime Video. Director-writer Aleshea Harris adapted her Obie-winning play into a Southern Gothic revenge tale about sisters seeking vengeance against their father. Globe critic Odie Henderson awarded it 3½ stars, praising lead performances from Kara Young and Mallori Johnson.
On Hulu, The Christophers streams beginning Saturday. Steven Soderbergh's drama features Ian McKellen as a famed artist whose inheritance-hungry children hire an art forger played by Coel. Henderson also gave this film 3½ stars, calling it possibly McKellen's best work.
Netflix adds The Audacity, a Silicon Valley satire from Succession writer Jonathan Glatzer. Mashable also highlights Power Ballad for rent or purchase on Prime Video and Toy Story 5 available to buy or rent on digital.
Which new TV shows landed on streaming?
Outer Banks season 5 — the final season — is now on Netflix. Mashable reports the Pogues are mourning JJ and facing threats from Corsairs and Kooks while pursuing one last shot at freedom. The Boston Globe asks whether the crew can complete their treasure-hunting mission after last season's shocking death.
Conan O'Brien Must Go returns for season 3 on HBO Max Aug. 21. O'Brien visits India, the Netherlands, Morocco and the Philippines, with new episodes dropping weekly through the season.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 18 began on Hulu with two episodes available now. New chapters air Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on FXX, FX and Hulu, per Mashable.
Apple TV+ releases all three episodes of The Dynasty: UConn Huskies on Aug. 21. The docuseries features interviews with coach Geno Auriemma, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and other Huskies legends spanning four decades of dominance.
Where can you find every new title this week?
With dozens of debuts landing at once, curated guides help cut through the scroll. Yahoo's Aug. 21 roundup tracked 43 new shows and movies across Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and other services, including Facing El Chapo on Netflix and Silo season 3 on Apple TV.
For ongoing weekly picks, browse our Streaming & TV Alerts hub. Mashable's full Aug. 21 watch guide at Mashable also highlights Rosebush Pruning on MUBI and Passenger on Paramount+ among 12 top picks.